M60 | M80 height -- good as-is, or on stands?
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These models are a bit shorter than I expected - the tweeters end up several inches below ear level when seated on a couch. Does this work out okay, or do any of you raise them up a few inches? Stock speaker stands eg. the Lovan Jazz that I've found are generally nowhere near deep enough front to back. I like the look of these: http://www.oregondv.com/Granite_Speaker_Stands.htmbut USD 325 a pair is a bit steep -- seems like I could go to a stone place and pick up a couple of blocks and stick some adhesive feet on them.
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Re: M60 | M80 height -- good as-is, or on stands?
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Mine sound great as is... I think my couch must be lower than yours b/c it seems that the tweeters are about at ear height.
I'd say experiment with some books or something and if you really notice a difference buy some stands. Just be sure that you make sure the speaker does not tip over when you are experimenting!
-David
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I have my 80's on a 8" stage below my screen. The bottom tweeters are ear level for me when seated in the lazy boys in the front row. The top tweeter is a little higher but works great for people in the back row.
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When I am sitting on my couch my ears are about midway between the 2 tweeters.
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When I'm sitting on the couch, my ears are on the side of my head.
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Where are they the rest of the time?
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In relation to the couch? Much further away.
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Has anyone here used the Auralex GRAMMA? http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRAMMA/It's purpose is for sound isolation, but from the vendor site it's height is 2.75", so it may give you the added height you are looking for... Plus, they are only $49 each. I use the Auralex MoPad for my center channel to isolate it from the media cabinet and provide the angle/height that I want. Seems to work well.
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"The GRAMMA is used to float an amp or loudspeaker and yields nearly total acoustic isolation, resulting in a purity of tone that has to be heard to be believed!" Hmm.. now where is that shadymaple website... Ahah- found it: http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/speakerstands_hub.phpThought this was interesting- little mounts to place your bookshelf speakers on the ground.... even comes witha built in 'tilt' to aim the tweeters up to your ear. They claim that: " This optimized tiltback positioning combined with the super-solid maple base and heavy vibration-draining brass feet, transforms the sound of any monitor speaker. "
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